Sr Manager Partnerships IL Alliance

Company: Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Location: Springfield
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewBoys & Girls Clubs of America named "One of the Best Nonprofits to Work for in 2017, 2018 and 2019" Indeed.comBoys & Girls Clubs of America is the nation's premier youth development organization. Our programs, training and services impact nearly 4 million children and teens every year. We are always looking for qualified professionals with a passion for improving young lives, as a member of our national staff. We have strong values, embrace diversity and offer great benefits to allow our employees to maintain work/life balance.LOCATION: Springfield, ILJOB SUMMARYUnder the general supervision of the Executive Director, Illinois Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs (ILBGC), the Alliance Manager of Partnerships serves as a thought partner to Alliance leaders, and is responsible for administering inter-departmental and cross-departmental monitoring and oversight of Illinois Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs Fund Development, DOJ accreditation and program development. This role also focuses on elevating the Alliance C3 funding through corporate partnerships and other creative grant opportunities and programs in alignment with BGCA's Operations Impact and Future Ready campaign.Works with the Alliance Sr. Manager of Finance, Compliance and Performance to ensure funded grant initiatives are in full compliance and optimal performance in accordance with the provisions of any State or Federal Grants Management Policies & Procedures, Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements, and other appropriate state or federal agency financial guides and associated instruments. Primary outputs and outcomes are to ensure that local Boys & Girls Club organizations, vendors and contractors effectively and proactively comply with all appropriate guidelines, statutes, laws, and standards related to the administration and management of public and private funds entrusted to the ILBGC or its C-3 Boys & Girls Clubs of IL Inc. (BGCIL) as well as helping to ensure optimal impact and programmatic return on those funds.ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for bringing in new funding sources from state agencies, as well as private and corporate sources and any other grant avenues that are not currently flowing through the Alliance.
• Position Illinois Alliance and the 22 Statewide Clubs as premier youth serving agency among Illinois government leaders.
• Provide comprehensive cross-functional federal and state grants management and support of new state and federal funding awarded to the ILBGC and/or BGCIL and its sub-recipients.
• Regularly communicate and liaison with DOJ (Department of Justice, IDHS Office of Welcoming Centers for Refugee and Immigrant Services).
• Co-Manage Alliance C3 administrative budget and regularly coordinate with the Sr. Manager of Finance, Grants Compliance and Performance and the Executive Director to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Work with Sr. Manager of Finance, Grant Compliance and Performance to develop systems to monitor, track and report related grants fund management and audit recommendations.
• Provide appropriate and effective technical assistance, educational support, information sharing and related communications to local Club staff, vendors and other stakeholders involved with funds awarded to BGCA.
• Create an Illinois Alliance Immigration Legal Department Welcoming Centers that serve immigrants and refugees throughout our 22 Statewide Clubs.
• Apply to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and position the Alliance to be granted accreditation as a G28.
• Set up an Alliance's DOJ Legal Program and enable Boys & Girls Clubs in Illinois to provide free or low-cost legal representation through accredited representatives who appear on behalf of clients before the Department of Homeland Security and EOIR.
• Maintain comprehensive up-to-date notes of client contact, indicating date, subject matter, and resolution in the client file, per WID's Immigration Legal Services Program procedures, and notify client of all activity regarding their case in a timely manner.
• Accompany the Executive Director in traveling the 120 Counties and 22 plus Clubs Statewide to elevate the Illinois Alliance's State and National recognition in promoting our programs and benefiting the community.
• Work with the Alliance's Marketing and Communications Lead to engage in aggressive social media campaigns, PSA videos, state and national radio and even podcast opportunities to elevate the Alliance's profile and National Recognition.
• Collaborate with IL Alliance Director to submit grant applications, renewal applications, and progress reports in the applicable agency portal; and develop/maintain departmental Standard Operating Procedures documents for compliant administration of all funding awarded to the ILBGC and/or BGCIL.
• Manage/oversee reporting portal/workbooks creation/implementation; and gather data for monthly, quarterly and annual sub-recipients and Board reports.
• Participate in meetings hosted by any funding agencies to stay abreast of financial, programmatic requirements or changes that may impact the funding.
• Ensure, lead, and/or participate in the conduct of other meetings and/or conferences, as appropriate, to coordinate details and strategy related to funded projects and activities.
• Support Executive Director, Illinois Alliance with board meetings, committee meetings and Alliance Annual Meeting.
• Assist with other related duties and projects as assigned by Director of the Illinois Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs.
• Demonstrate BGCA mission driven I*CARE values and integrate these beliefs into our environment and ways of work.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in BGCA's Employee Handbook.QualificationsEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree, or education/experience equivalency, preferably with some emphasis in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy. Minimum three years working with community based organizations and/or state government with relevant experience to the position description.SKILLS
• Expert knowledge of and experience with cloud-based servers and Microsoft Office is ideal (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Strong data-entry skills; highly organized and detail oriented.
• Enjoy working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to comprehend and apply complex federal government regulations and guidelines to varying circumstances and situations.
• Demonstrated high standards of ethics and integrity.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service support; sound judgment; highly organized in all ways (thinking, communicating, work responsibilities and desk space).
• Ability to work well under pressure.ABILITIES
• Ability to think and problem-solve creatively, exercise balanced judgement.
• Ability to monitor & motivate others to achieve agreed upon outcomes/grant-deliverables.
• Ability to provide guidance to people with a wide range of cultural backgrounds, training and experiences.
• Ability to accurately key financial data and other information into computer-based programs; execute basic mathematical calculations, functions, and verifications; carry out simple and detailed instructions; ability to effectively interact with management, co-workers, Clubs, public officials, and others.
• Physical requirements include ability to sit for six to eight hours a day.
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